Squid Collection (#11)

Squid suckers, SEM
Squid suckers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of suckers on the tentacles of a common squid (Loligo forbesi). The suckers are cup-like structures that are used to grasp prey

Close up of Ichthyosaur snout
Ichthyosaur snout fragment with backward pointing teeth from the Jurassic Lower Lias clays of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK. These extinct marine reptiles were predators occupying the same ecologic niche as

Devonian sea, artwork
Devonian sea. Computer artwork of 8-inch-long (20 cm) Doryaspis sp. jaw-less fish swimming amongst sea anemones (order Actiniaria), crinoids (feathery), sea stars, ammonites (upper left)

Young bigfin reef squid at night
Individual portrait of a juvenile bigfin reef squid, Sepioteuthis lessoniana. Taken during anight dive off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Juvenile bigfin reef squid, Sepioteuthis lessoniana. Photographed on a night dive off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Squid specimen C016 / 5878
Squid specimen. Specimen jar containing a squid (order Teuthida) held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618
Thunderbolt belemnite (Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt) fossil. Belemnites are extinct squid like creatures. Specimen from the Upper Jurassic, found in Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK

Belemnite fossil C016 / 5598
Belemnite (Belemnitella mucronata) fossil. 71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, found in Mstricht, Holland

Prehistoric squid C013 / 6621
Prehistoric squid (Belemnotheutis antiquus) preserved in clay. This specimen, found in Christian Malford, Wiltshire, UK, dates to the Upper Jurassic (160 million years ago)

Fresh calamari (squid) in Split fish market, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

The Tank Room, Darwin Centre
The Tank Room in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Shell Gallery, May 1911
New attractions for visitors in 1907, four years before this image was taken, included life-size models of an octopus and a giant squid in the Shell Gallery (now the Jerwood Galllery)

LS Plate 83 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Aulacoceras sulcatum, belemnite
An extinct marine fossil known as a belemnite. These are invertebrates from the class Cephalopoda belonging in the phylum Mollusca (molluscs). Photographed by Beatriz Aguirre-Urreta

Architeuthis dux Steenstrup, 1857, squid
The squid was caught by the Falkland registered trawler John Cheek, on 15 March 2004 It was caught at a depth of 220m, 15.6 km north west of Port Stephens Settlement

Loligo sp. squid
Specimen of a squid (Loligo sp.)

Squid specimen
Specimen jar containing squid, held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Architeutis dux, giant squid
This 8.62-metre giant squid (Architeutis dux), called Archie, was caught off the coast of the Falkland Islands in March 2004

Belemnitella mucronata, belemnite
71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, Mstricht, Holland

Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt, thunderbolt

Octopus illustration
Plate 20, watercolour by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker from the plate collection of the Murray Library

Squid illustration
Tableau 3 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

Bigfin Reef Squid - Indonesia
LEE-171 Bigfin Reef Squid Indonesia Sepioteuthis lessoniana Lea Lee Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bobtail Squid - Indonesia
LEE-272 Bobtail Squid Indonesia Euprymna berryi Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bigfin Reef Squid - Indonesia
LEE-170 Bigfin Reef Squid Indonesia Sepioteuthis lessoniana Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Market Squid - eggs
KEL-76 Market Squid - eggs Loligo opalescens Ken Lucas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Close up of bigfin reef squid, or sepioteuthis lessoniana

Greece, Cyclades, Paros Island, Naoussa. Fresh octopus dries on a beach

NEWFOUNDLAND: FISHING. Squid fishing at Hearts Content, Newfoundland, Canada

SQUID. Armed calamary, or squid. Wood engraving, late 19th century

GIANT CUTTLEFISH, 1860. Giant cuttlefish attacking a vessel in the Indian Ocean. Wood engraving, 1860

SQUID WASHED ASHORE, 1877. A giant squid washed ashore on the Newfoundland coast in 1877. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

GIANT CUTTLEFISH. Sailors of the French corvette Alecton harpooning a monster cuttlefish off the coast of Madeira. Wood engraving, late 19th century

COMMON SQUID. Line engraving. Zoology: Mollusca

GIANT SQUID, 1879. Attacking a fisherman: colored engraving, 1879

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES, 1870. A giant octopus attacking the submarine vessel Nautilus. Wood engraving after a drawing by Alphonse de Neuville from an 1870 edition of Jules Vernes Twenty Thousand

GIANT OCTOPUS attacking a vessel, 16th century. Line engraving, French, 16th century

SEA MONSTER. Sailors of the French corvette Alecton harpooning a monster cuttlefish off the coast of Madeira. Wood engraving, late 19th century

The giant squid at bay

Fish and squid for sale on market stall, New Territories, Hong Kong, China

Alloteuthis subulata, recently hatched young squid, vential view

illex coindetii - Swift nektonic squid with a muscular mantle, large head and strong arms

Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp. ) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection
Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp.) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection

Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) adult, with fish prey in tentacles at night, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Dwarf Squid (Alloteuthis subulata) Young just hatched / x 3

Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepiodea) adult, swimming, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

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"Squid: Mythical Creatures and Underwater Wonders" From ancient times to modern depictions, they have captivated our imaginations. The Fish Mosaic from Pompeii showcases the intricate beauty of these creatures, reminding us of their presence in history. Legends of the Kraken attacking ships during storms have fueled tales of adventure on the high seas. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters cartoon depicts England as an octopus of imperialism, symbolizing the far-reaching grasp of power. Jules Verne's iconic novel "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" takes us on a thrilling journey where Captain Nemo's sailors encounter giant cuttlefish. Wood engravings bring this fantastical world to life, leaving readers awestruck by the sheer size and mystery surrounding these deep-sea dwellers. The Giant Squid VT 7670 illustration provides a rare glimpse into Architeuthis, showcasing its immense profile. Meanwhile, the Vampire Squid demonstrates its unique defense mechanism by assuming a "pineapple" posture off California's coast. In Channel Isles and Caribbean waters alike, squid continue to thrive as vibrant inhabitants of coral reefs. Their graceful movements mesmerize divers who witness Caribbean reef squid hovering over colorful corals or Bigfin squid gracefully swimming through open water above. Whether portrayed in art or encountered in nature, squids remain enigmatic creatures that inspire awe and fascination. Exploring their mythical allure or observing them firsthand reminds us that there is still so much left to discover beneath the waves.